Full-time | Based at The Orange Door, Sale
$101,122 – $110,480 per annum + $15,900 salary packaging | Monthly accrued day off
Are you passionate about making a difference for children, young people, and families? Join The Orange Door and be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team working together to create safer, stronger, and more supported communities across East Gippsland.
About The Orange Door
The Orange Door is a welcoming, inclusive, and safe entry point for:
- Women, children, and families experiencing family violence
- Perpetrators seeking accountability and change
- Families needing support with the care, development and wellbeing of children and young people
Our integrated team brings together staff from Family Safety Victoria (FSV), Community Service Organisations, Aboriginal services, and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to provide holistic, client-centred responses.
About the Role
As an Orange Door Practitioner – Child Wellbeing, you’ll work closely with families to ensure children and young people are safe, supported, and thriving. Guided by the Best Interests Case Practice Model (BICPM), you will:
- Undertake assessments and planning to promote safety, stability, and wellbeing
- Apply professional judgement to address complex needs and risks
- Work collaboratively with other practitioners and service partners
- Place children’s voices, culture, and development at the centre of every decision
You’ll be supported day-to-day by a Team Leader, with additional guidance from Practice Leaders and Gippsland Lakes Complete Health management.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience supporting children and families with complex needs in areas such as family services, child protection, family violence, mental health, disability, housing, or alcohol and other drugs
- A degree in Social Work (or equivalent), or currently working towards one (in line with Recommendation 209 of the Royal Commission into Family Violence)
- A compassionate, strengths-based approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus $15,900 per year in salary packaging
- Monthly accrued day off to support work-life balance
- Options to purchase additional annual leave
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A large, friendly, and supportive team environment
Applications details:
Enquiries:
Trish Prighel- Manager - Specialist Family Violence and Intake
Ph: 5155 8300
Email: trishp@glch.org.au
To Apply
Upload your resume and a cover letter that addresses your suitability for the role.
A separate document addressing the Position Requirements is not required.
Applications close: Wednesday 17 September 2025
